Magic Academy! – Spring 2026

Fox Community Center (Upper Level) - 624 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park IL 60304

Featuring the internationally recognized and award winning ‘Discover Magic’ curriculum, professional magician Aaron Fasel will amaze you with new tricks and guide you in how to perform them yourself! Each week, junior magicians will focus on one of the Eight Traits of a True Magician and leave class with a new prop and file folder …

LEGO: Animal Robotics (Ages 6-12) – Spring 2026

Longfellow Community Center (Upper Level) - 610 S Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park IL 60304

Snapology’s Amazing Animals introduces students to the technical world of robotics. Students will work in teams tocreate a zoo of interactive and mechanical animals. Your child will build robotic animals and explore different mechanisms such as tilt and motion sensors, motors, and computer software to help them bring their creation to life, all while having …

LEGO: Junior Scientist – All About Animals (Ages 4-6) – Spring 2026

Longfellow Community Center (Upper Level) - 610 S Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park IL 60304

Do you know what mammal is the largest on Earth? Or how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly? Did you know that reptiles are the oldest creatures on the planet? Jr. Scientists: All About Animals invites your little zoologists to analyze the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates, construct their way through the butterfly and frog life …

LEGO: Gamebots Robotics (Ages 7-14) – Spring 2026

Longfellow Community Center (Upper Level) - 610 S Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park IL 60304

Calling all gamers! Have a blast creating robotic games each week while learning about robotics. Students will learn about gear ratio, sensors, programming, and pulleys as they create fun to play games. Whether creating a robotic hockey player, pinball machine, or a ring toss, your child is sure to have fun building, learning, and playing.

Magic Academy! – Spring 2026

Fox Community Center (Upper Level) - 624 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park IL 60304

Featuring the internationally recognized and award winning ‘Discover Magic’ curriculum, professional magician Aaron Fasel will amaze you with new tricks and guide you in how to perform them yourself! Each week, junior magicians will focus on one of the Eight Traits of a True Magician and leave class with a new prop and file folder …

LEGO: Animal Robotics (Ages 6-12) – Spring 2026

Longfellow Community Center (Upper Level) - 610 S Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park IL 60304

Snapology’s Amazing Animals introduces students to the technical world of robotics. Students will work in teams tocreate a zoo of interactive and mechanical animals. Your child will build robotic animals and explore different mechanisms such as tilt and motion sensors, motors, and computer software to help them bring their creation to life, all while having …

LEGO: Junior Scientist – All About Animals (Ages 4-6) – Spring 2026

Longfellow Community Center (Upper Level) - 610 S Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park IL 60304

Do you know what mammal is the largest on Earth? Or how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly? Did you know that reptiles are the oldest creatures on the planet? Jr. Scientists: All About Animals invites your little zoologists to analyze the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates, construct their way through the butterfly and frog life …

LEGO: Gamebots Robotics (Ages 7-14) – Spring 2026

Longfellow Community Center (Upper Level) - 610 S Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park IL 60304

Calling all gamers! Have a blast creating robotic games each week while learning about robotics. Students will learn about gear ratio, sensors, programming, and pulleys as they create fun to play games. Whether creating a robotic hockey player, pinball machine, or a ring toss, your child is sure to have fun building, learning, and playing.

Magic Academy! – Spring 2026

Fox Community Center (Upper Level) - 624 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park IL 60304

Featuring the internationally recognized and award winning ‘Discover Magic’ curriculum, professional magician Aaron Fasel will amaze you with new tricks and guide you in how to perform them yourself! Each week, junior magicians will focus on one of the Eight Traits of a True Magician and leave class with a new prop and file folder …

Chess Scholars – Spring 2026

Barrie Community Center South Room - 1011 South Lombard Avenue, Oak Park IL 60304

Develop your child's intellect through the royal game of chess! Each class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Beginner and experienced players are welcome.

Adventures in STEAM – Spring 2026

Barrie Community Center South Room - 1011 South Lombard Avenue, Oak Park IL 60304

This exciting program brings together elements of science, art, and math in a hands-on, action-packed environment! Join us to conduct experiments, play games, and unlock your creativity through building challenges and projects.

Amigos Spanish Club – Spring 2026

Barrie Community Center South Room - 1011 South Lombard Avenue, Oak Park IL 60304

Learning Spanish is as easy as uno, dos, tres! In Amigos Spanish club, children will learn numbers, colors, shapes, greetings, days of the week and more. We will be singing, clapping, and counting our way towards learning a new language. No previous knowledge of Spanish is necessary.

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Learn more about the Park District of Oak Park bond referendum for an indoor aquatic center at Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex.

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